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Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc

The municipal band of charlottesville,dba the charlottesville band, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exellence in the performance of high quality band and ensemble music. The band serves …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

The municipal band of charlottesville,dba the charlottesville band, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exellence in the performance of high quality band and ensemble music. The band serves to entertain, uplift and inspire the communities of charlottesville and surrounding counties in virginia, providing musical entertainment and education through free public concerts, varied repertoire and partnerships. The band owns and operates the municipal arts center in charlottesville which serves the community for local arts and other nonprofit groups.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 63%
Peer average: 74%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.63
Program$0.63

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1922, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Charlottesville, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1922 and has been operating for 104 years. Its EIN is 546000058. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $277K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 546000058. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc is located in Charlottesville, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1922 and has been active for 104 years.

Based on official tax filings, Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc has $277K in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $277K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The municipal band of charlottesville,dba the charlottesville band, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exellence in the performance of high quality band and ensemble music. The band serves to entertain, uplift and inspire the communities of charlottesville and surrounding counties in virginia, providing musical entertainment and education through free public concerts, varied repertoire and partnerships. The band owns and operates the municipal arts center in charlottesville which serves the community for local arts and other nonprofit groups. Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1922.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $277K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 546000058, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
63% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Greg H•••••
President/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 56 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1922
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc

What is Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc?
Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charlottesville, United States. The municipal band of charlottesville,dba the charlottesville band, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exellence in the performance of high quality band and ensemble music. The band serves to entertain, uplift and inspire the communities of charlottesville and surrounding counties in virginia, providing musical entertainment and education through free public concerts, varied repertoire and partnerships. The band owns and operates the municipal arts center in charlottesville which serves the community for local arts and other nonprofit groups.
When was Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc founded?
Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc was founded in 1922.
Who leads Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc?
Greg Harris serves as President/Treasurer.
Where is Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc located?
Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, United States.
What is Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
Is Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc trustworthy?
Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 546000058.
What is Municipal Band of Charlottesville Inc's website?
http://www.cvilleband.org